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The fi rst two strips of fl ooring and the last six (or strips that measure 4.
less than 13-1/2” from the wall) should be Face nailed with the Face
Nailing Shoe installed on the Porta-Nailer or by hand.
The Porta-Nailer MUST be held fi rmly, but not over-tightly in the 5.
hand so that the Porta-Nailer rests perfectly fl at on the fl oor with the
lip of the shoe hanging over and against the edge of the strip being
nailed. As an aid to holding it fl at against the fl oor, rest the toe of
your shoe on the rear of the Porta-Nailer Shoe.
DO NOT OVERPOWER THE PORTA-NAILER – Strike it fi rmly but 6.
NOT HARD, and then strike it again until the Ram returns. The Ram
does not return until the nail is properly seated.
Do not attempt to nail the last six strips (or strips that measure less 7.
than 13-1/2” from the wall) of fl ooring down with the Angled Shoe
installed. Switch and install the Face Nailing Shoe or face nail by
hand.
The Porta-Nailer system is user-friendly and following these simple
instructions, will insure a perfect hardwood fl ooring installation. Contact
our Customer Service Dept. (800) 634-9281 if you encounter fl ooring
which the Porta-Nailer does not properly position the fastener.
USE OF THE Porta-Nail
TONGUE & GROOVE
FLOORING
SUBFLOOR
JOIST
2" T-NAIL
MOISTURE
BARRIER
1-1/2" T-NAIL
CONCRETE
MOISTURE
BARRIER
TONGUE & GROOVE
FLOORING
SUBFLOOR
The Porta-Nail is 2” long and the PORTA-NAILER with the standard shoe
drives the nail into the Tongue and Groove Flooring at a 45-degree angle.
The orientation of the nail is as depicted in wood fl oor joist construction.
In applications where Tongue and Groove Flooring is laid over concrete or
Hydronic Heating Systems, the 1-1/2” or 1-3/16” Porta-Nail is used so that
the Nail will not protrude through the sub-fl oor. Refer to the “Porta-Nail
Application Chart” for proper Fastener usage. A Stainless Steel Porta-
Nail 2” long is available for applications requiring a non-corrosive nail.
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PNI’s LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
PNI is proud of the products that it manufactures and warrants them to be free of
defects from workmanship and material for a period of 1 year from the date of
original purchase. In the unlikely event that a problem occurs, return the product
to our plant freight prepaid and allowed, so that a determination of the fault can be
made. If the fault is determined to be defective materials or workmanship, a no-
charge replacement or repair will be made, at our discretion. The product will be
returned to you freight prepaid and allowed. This warranty does not cover accidents,
abuse or misuse and in no case will PNI be liable for incidental or consequential
damages. No other warranty written or verbal is authorized.
Returns for warranty service or repair must have a RMA number prior to
returning; contact Customer Service at 800-634-9281.
Returns should be sent to:
Porta-Nails, Inc.
4235 US Hwy. 421 N.
Currie, NC 28435
Attention Service Dept.
SAFETY RULES FOR PORTA-NAILER
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES 1. and safety shoes for protection against
foreign objects.
NEVER 2. sit the Porta-Nailer in your hand or on your knee or any part
of your Body.
NEVER 3. use a Hammer with a loose head or splintered handle.
USE ONLY 4. nails from Porta-Nails, Inc.
REPLACE5. worn or damaged parts immediately.
APPLICATIONS
Your Model 402 Porta-Nailer is designed for Angle Nailing 5/8”, •
3/4”-33/32” Hardwood Tongue and Groove Flooring.
An Accessory Shoe is available (Sold Separately) for Face Nailing. •
(See Shoe Accessory Applications section)
An Accessory Shoe is available (Sold Separately) for Angle Nailing •
3/8” to 9/16” Flooring with the standard 2” Porta-Nail. (See Shoe
Accessory Applications section)
An Accessory Shoe is available (Sold Separately) for Angle Nailing •
5/8” Bamboo Tongue and Groove Flooring.
(See Shoe Accessory Applications section)
Contact our Customer Service Dept. if you encounter a fl ooring that •
our Nailer will not match up with.
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